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by forgotmypw17 2021 days ago
Knowing what to do in rare situation is what separates an advanced practitioner from an expert.
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No it doesn't. Knowing how to solve real problems is what makes you an expert.

Who cares if you can make a website with early 90s browsers. That's a skill that is obsolete. It might be fun but it doesn't make you a better engineer.